SB 169·MD·senate
Hospitals - Emergency Pregnancy-Related Medical Conditions - Procedures
Signed into LawFiled Sep 8, 2025
Sponsor: Lam
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 788
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill obligates any hospital emergency department to check whether a patient has an emergency pregnancy‑related condition, to provide stabilizing care—including a termination when medically needed—or to transfer the patient. It also protects doctors and staff from retaliation for following the law and sets civil penalties for violations. The measure takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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